Earthquake in 4 states including Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh: Magnitude was 5.3; epicentre was 40 km below the ground, earth shook for 15 seconds
Hyderabad/Mumbai/Raipur Earthquake tremors were felt in many parts of Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Wednesday morning. According to the National Centre of Seismology, the magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 5.3 on the Richter scale. The tremors were felt at 07:27 am. The epicentre was 40 km below the ground.
The tremors lasted for 15 to 20 seconds. According to initial information, there was no loss of life or property in the earthquake. The tremors were felt in Nagpur, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli of Maharashtra and Bijapur, Sukma and Dantewada of Chhattisgarh.
Apart from this, people also felt the tremors in Mulug, Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam and Krishna districts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
Due to the earthquake, cracks appeared in the walls of many houses. People came out of their houses and into open fields to secure themselves.
Why does an earthquake occur?
The earth has four major layers. These are called inner core, outer core, mantle and crust. The plates beneath the earth keep rotating and when they collide with each other, vibrations begin beneath the earth’s surface. When these plates move from their place, earthquake tremors are felt. The place where the plates move is most affected by the earthquake.
